Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN); Req

Description

Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community.

WYH has a robust benefits package including generous time off, affordable health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with safe harbor employer match, tuition reimbursement, term life insurance, commuter benefits and more!

Be a part of the mission at Whitney Young Health (WYH) to provide high quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our diverse community.

WYH has a robust benefits package including generous time off, affordable health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with safe harbor employer match, tuition reimbursement, term life insurance, commuter benefits and more!

While demonstrating excellent customer service, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Whitney Young Health (WYH) assists the Medical Providers to provide maximum quality patient care and education. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for maintaining an efficient and effective means of patient flow within the Medical Units. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is also responsible for ensuring a safe environment while in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (i.e. OSHA, NYSDOH) within exam areas.

• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to provide care to the age groups served (birth and above).
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development.
• Interpret age-specific responses to treatment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific safety precautions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific medication dosages and side effects.
• Communicate in an age-specific manner.
• Provide age-specific data to other caregivers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific anticipatory guidance.

• Views daily schedule in EMR, and promptly rooms patients.
• Consistently completes assignments in a timely manner with minimal assistance or overtime.
• Seeks and accepts additional assignments.
• Sets up exam rooms, office and stocks supplies daily and as needed
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Escorts and directs patients to exam rooms, and support services.
• Adequately prepares patients and exam rooms as appropriate for the type of medical visit.
• Cleans rooms and equipment used in between each patient with provided disinfectant wipes.
• Under the direct supervision of a medical provider or RN, assists with triage procedures.
• Recognizes and communicates changes in patient condition to providers in a timely manner.
• Plans for and demonstrates flexibility in personal work flow in response to changes in patient condition and unit workload.
• Assists patients with the process of eligibility and obtaining services through various patient assistance programs in collaboration with RN Care Coordinator and other team members.
• Ensures paperwork for patients under provider that is assigned is completed (i.e. prior authorizations, transportation services, prescription services, etc).
• Reviews EMR to determine if health screenings are current.
• Maintains license, registration and certifications as required.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as requested.
• Maintains responsibility for attendance and punctuality.
• Maintains efficient, effective flow of patients by establishing work flow priorities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current immunization practices.

• Consistently takes and records accurate vital signs.
• Accurately collects and records patient data.
• Obtains computer patient data as necessary.
• Recognizes high risk situations and reports them immediately.
• Accurately collects CQI data and other data as required (i.e.…